SHELBY Pottmeyer

20 bed Medical Intensive Care Unit - Level I Trauma Center

• Responsible for the care of 1-2 critically ill patients experiencing a variety of complex diagnoses
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain clinical competency and stay current on best practices in critical care nursing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
• Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line insertions, arterial lines placements, bronchoscopies, and endotracheal intubations under physician supervision.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during clinical rotations, enhancing their knowledge base in critical care nursing practice.
• Developed effective rapport with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team for seamless patient care coordination.
• Educated patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care practices to promote understanding and adherence.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from ICU level of care to lower acuity units by providing thorough handoff reports at shift change or upon transfer.

42 bed Medical Progressive Unit - Level I Trauma Center

• Accepting the responsibility of charge nurse during multiple shifts.
• Provided clinical supervision for student nurses during their practicum rotations within the Progressive Care Unit setting.
• Collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, nurse techs, and fellow nurses to provide quality care for each patient.
• Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.